Iran Executes Two Men Over 2026 Tehran Unrest, Including Mosque Attack
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- •Iran executed Mehrdad Mohammadinia and Ashkan Maleki on June 1, 2026, for their role in the January 2026 Tehran unrest.
- •Both men were convicted of setting fire to the Jafari Mosque in Tehran's Gisha neighbourhood, damaging public property, and clashing with security forces.
- •Their death sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court before being carried out.
- •The January 2026 unrest in Tehran saw widespread protests, with demonstrators taking to the streets and engaging in violent acts.
Iran executed two men on Monday, June 1, 2026, who were convicted for their involvement in the January 2026 unrest in Tehran. According to the judiciary's news outlet Mizan, the two men—identified as Mehrdad Mohammadinia and Ashkan Maleki—were among the main perpetrators of an attack on the Jafari Mosque in Tehran's Gisha neighbourhood. Their death sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court before being carried out.
The unrest in Tehran in January 2026 saw widespread protests, with demonstrators taking to the streets in large numbers. A video circulating on social media showed protesters dancing and cheering around a bonfire, highlighting the intensity of the demonstrations. The two executed men were convicted of multiple charges, including setting fire to the mosque, damaging public property, and clashing with security forces. Mizan reported that their death sentences were finalized after the Supreme Court upheld their convictions.
